Guidebook for Barcelona
Food Scene
This is a list of the food places I personally like in Barcelona.
Pepa Tomate
17 Plaça Revolució de Setembre 1868TAPAS
König Barcelona Centre
5 Rambla de CatalunyaLocal chain with Burgers & sandwiches
TAPAS (patatas bravas). If you are interested in patatas bravas i suggest you follow an insta account called: bravasbarcelona
140 locals recommend
Bar del Pla
2 Carrer de MontcadaTAPAS (patatas bravas). If you are interested in patatas bravas i suggest you follow an insta account called: bravasbarcelona
Hofmann La Seca
40 Carrer dels FlassadersBEST CINNAMON ROLL EVER!!!! AND BEST CROISANTS FILLED WITH MASCARPONE!!!!
Flax&Kale
74b Carrer dels TallersBest Vegetarian in town
NAP Antic
30 Av. de Francesc CambóCheap PIZZA and very good! authentic italian
DeLaCrem
15 Carrer d'Enric Granados2nd BEST ICE CREAM IN TOWN
Totoro
74 Carrer de la LegalitatSushi buffet, very good one
El Racó del Mariner
Carrer de la PauSeafood restaurant
Chalito
12 Rambla de CatalunyaA good place for tapas, not sure if they take reservations but bear in mind it gets crowded.
50 locals recommend
El 58
58 Rambla del PoblenouA good place for tapas, not sure if they take reservations but bear in mind it gets crowded.
Chilango's
95 Carrer Nou de la RamblaA good mexican place to grab a bite! they have tasty nachos and tacos!
La Martina
21 Carrer de VilafrancaLocal owners, local food, tapas, simply delicious! I truly recommend it.
Anita Gelato
15 Plaça de la Vila de Gràcia1st BEST ICE CREAM IN TOWN
Restaurant BelleBuòn
441 Travessera de GràciaBest italian (specially the pasta is really good)
Authentic mediterranean food, there are several tapas but be they are usually generous tapas (in terms of quantity).
BOOK IN ADVANCE its a small place and usually crowded
La Martina
21 Carrer de VilafrancaAuthentic mediterranean food, there are several tapas but be they are usually generous tapas (in terms of quantity).
BOOK IN ADVANCE its a small place and usually crowded
El Mercat
35 Carrer de Casptapas place with mediteranean food. its close to the city center.
La Pubilla
23 Plaça de la LlibertatCatalan Cuisine
Elisabets Restaurant
3 Carrer de les RamelleresGreat place for weekdays lunch menu. Good price quality.
LABARRA Midtown
Arts & Culture
Free on thursdays 18h-21h and the first sunday of every month from 9h-19h
1655 locals recommend
Museu Picasso
15-23 Carrer de MontcadaFree on thursdays 18h-21h and the first sunday of every month from 9h-19h
Free the first sunday of every month and all saturdays from 15h onwards.
861 locals recommend
Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya - MNAC
s/n Parc de MontjuïcFree the first sunday of every month and all saturdays from 15h onwards.
Free every sunday from 15h-20h and the first sunday of every month the whole day.
150 locals recommend
Museu d'Història de Barcelona MUHBA
s/n Plaça del ReiFree every sunday from 15h-20h and the first sunday of every month the whole day.
Barcelona Museum of Contemporary Art
1 Plaça dels ÀngelsFree on saturday from 16h-20h
Joan Miro Foundation
s/n Parc de MontjuïcMuseum of Joan Miró
CosmoCaixa Barcelona
26 Carrer d'Isaac NewtonScience museum
Parks, Nature & viewpoints
List of the parks and viewpoints to gain a good perspective of the city from different angles!
botanical garden of Barcelona... free on sunday at 15h and the first sunday of every month (all day)
140 locals recommend
Jardí Botànic
botanical garden of Barcelona... free on sunday at 15h and the first sunday of every month (all day)
MUHBA Turó de la Rovira
s/n Carrer de Marià LabèrniaIts a 360º viewpoint (free access) to Barcelona
Its a walkable stroll in the bottom of the mountain of tibidabo. Pretty flat and with great views to the city
93 locals recommend
Carretera de les Aigües
s/n Carretera de les AigüesIts a walkable stroll in the bottom of the mountain of tibidabo. Pretty flat and with great views to the city
Its a nice park to visit, there is even a small lake that has rowing boats you can rent
2289 locals recommend
Ciutadella Park
21 Passeig de PicassoIts a nice park to visit, there is even a small lake that has rowing boats you can rent
Drinks at Rooftops
Here is a selection of rooftops offering best views to the city
We recomend you call in advance to know if they are open. In some cases, they close during winter.
I you are interested in Terraces and rooftops in Barcelona i suggest visit the web called Terrazeo
You get a great view right in the middle of the city and its 1 min from the apartment
Sky Bar Hotel Iberostar
10 Plaça de CatalunyaYou get a great view right in the middle of the city and its 1 min from the apartment
360 views of Bracelona right at the heart of the city. This is a Hotel that has a bar at the rooftop.
You can order drinks and perhaps some snacks while you contemplate the views!
83 locals recommend
Hotel Barceló Raval
17 Rambla del Raval360 views of Bracelona right at the heart of the city. This is a Hotel that has a bar at the rooftop.
You can order drinks and perhaps some snacks while you contemplate the views!
Negresco
16 Carrer de Roger de LlúriaAlso another option with great views to the city.
Drinks & Nightlife
Campari Milano Cocktail Bar
35 Ronda de la UniversitatChick, fancy and elegant Cocktails
Its a disco on the beach area. It is close to 2 more discos. This one is probably the most reputated
360 locals recommend
Opium Barcelona Restaurant and Club
34 Passeig Marítim de la BarcelonetaIts a disco on the beach area. It is close to 2 more discos. This one is probably the most reputated
Mirablau Club & Disco
s/n Plaça del Doctor AndreuBar/nightclub for drinks
23 Robadors
23 Carrer d'En RobadorJazz, hip hop, flamenco, etc. (call in advance)
Bar Marea Baja
6 Av. de les Drassanesoldest Bar in Barcelona
Sala Apolo
113 Carrer Nou de la RamblaVery similar to Razzmataz (style, music, performances, etc).
Disco with a variety of different styles of music depending on the day of the week. They also do concerts and performances on specific dates.
504 locals recommend
Razzmatazz
122 C/ dels AlmogàversDisco with a variety of different styles of music depending on the day of the week. They also do concerts and performances on specific dates.
Disco well known to host people generally >40 years old (although not age restricted). If you are over 30 and looking to party, this is your chance to cheer up.. You will find older people and will recomfort you!
209 locals recommend
Sutton Barcelona
13 Carrer de TusetDisco well known to host people generally >40 years old (although not age restricted). If you are over 30 and looking to party, this is your chance to cheer up.. You will find older people and will recomfort you!
Very close to Sutton but in this case the public is more mixed in terms of age.
153 locals recommend
Bling Bling
8-10 Carrer de TusetVery close to Sutton but in this case the public is more mixed in terms of age.
Barrios
It's the "young neighbourhood" very chick and trendy (art, bars, and locals!).
377 locals recommend
Gràcia
It's the "young neighbourhood" very chick and trendy (art, bars, and locals!).
Its the old town of Barcelona. It used to be a scary neighbourhoood but not anymore. ITs a nice district to walk
167 locals recommend
El Raval
Its the old town of Barcelona. It used to be a scary neighbourhoood but not anymore. ITs a nice district to walk
Its also a part of the old town, very enjoyable walk and full of small stores and cafes.
169 locals recommend
El Born
Its also a part of the old town, very enjoyable walk and full of small stores and cafes.
Gaudi & Modernism
Casa Milà
92 Pg. de Gràcia
Park Güell
CASA BATLLÓ
43 Pg. de GràciaHospital de la Santa Creu i Sant Pau
167 Carrer de Sant Quintí